CVE-2020-25193: GE Reason RT43X Clocks Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Modified
Published 18-03-2022Last modified 16-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-25193 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in ge reason rt43x clocks. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.86%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-03-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
By having access to the hard-coded cryptographic key for GE Reason RT430, RT431 & RT434 GNSS clocks in firmware versions prior to version 08A06, attackers would be able to intercept and decrypt encrypted traffic through an HTTPS connection.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.86%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
58%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.86% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ge4 products
- reason rt43x clocks≥ unspecified, < 08A06
- rt430_firmware< 08a06
- rt431_firmware< 08a06
- rt434_firmware< 08a06
1 vendor · 4 products
References
2 links- www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-005-03X Refsource CONFIRMMitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- www.gegridsolutions.com/app/DownloadFile.aspx?prod=RT430&type=21&file=5X Refsource CONFIRMPermissions Required